DSST Credit Granting Policy

If experience is the world's greatest teacher, then your experiences may well qualify you for college credit.

The nationally recognized DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) Program allows you to receive college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom perhaps from reading, on-the-job training, or independent study. DSSTs offer students a cost effective, time saving way to use their knowledge acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their educational goals.

The Office of the College Registrar does not determine what DSST/DANTES examinations may be granted TCC credit or the score values required. However, the Office of the College Registrar does post credit for approved examination scores. Students seeking credit should:

Have official scores mailed to:

Office of the College Registrar
Tidewater Community College
P.O. Box 9000
Norfolk, VA 23509-9000